Gathering spot for a worldwide assembly of theatre aficionados - event "TheATRIUM" in Lithuania
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Prepare for a captivating theatre extravaganza in Klaipēda this summer! For the ninth year running, the third largest town in Lithuania is gearing up for its annual theatre festival, centered around the Klaipēda Drama Theatre. The event, dubbed "TheATRIUM," is split into two segments: a Lithuanian showcase and an International programme.
Dive into a bewitching lineup of Lithuanian theatre productions from May 13th to May 17th. This eclectic display features nine unique performances, ranging from boundary-pushing contemporary theatre to established favourites. Whether you're drawn to powerful monologues or intricate stage productions, the Lithuanian showcase offers a tantalizing insight into the current theatrical landscape of Lithuania. The festival also serves as a platform for international performative arts professionals to connect, share ideas, and collaborate with Lithuanian theatre creators. This year, attendees can look forward to guests from Japan, Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy, Greece, South Africa, Poland, and neighbouring countries Latvia and Estonia.
New to this year's festival is an open discussion, titled "Theater: An Outpost of Civilization or a Leisure Activity," featuring festival guests taking the podium on May 14th.
The International programme kicks off on May 24th and runs through June 12th, offering a more leisurely exploration of four performances from Ukraine, Spain, France, and Poland. The programme opens with "Process," an instructive examination of bureaucratic horror, directed by Ukrainian actor David Petrosyan. Next up is "Forever" by Spanish theatre company "Kulunka," a heartfelt portrayal of familial bonds on May 28th. June 7th will see the impressive "Leviathan" by Lorrain de Sagazan, a massive stage production that celebrated its premiere at the renowned Avignon festival last year. The festival concludes on June 12th with "Discomfort of Evening," a visually stunning adaptation of a best-selling Dutch literary masterpiece by Polish theatre director Małgorzata Wdowik.
After each performance, there will be a chance to engage with artists themselves, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into their inspirations and ideas.
"TheATRIUM" is famous for its meticulous organization, welcoming atmosphere, and collaborative spirit. The festival also boasts art projects conceived through collaborations with artists working in various fields. A historical heartbeat pulses through the event, as it takes place in the old town of Klaipēda. Post-festival celebrations and parties bring the whole event to a fitting close.
This year's festival theme, "Meet the Beast," is a challenge to confront the contemporary bestiary of societal monstrosities and discern between friends, foes, existential threats, and mere illusions of fear. The festival's symbol, art-loving god Apollo, undergoes an intricate transformation each year, accompanied by an enigmatic oracular phrase that embodies the festival's ethos.
Over the past nine years, "TheATRIUM" has established itself as one of the main theatre events in Western Lithuania. Its enduring appeal results from a symbiotic blend of exceptional curatorial work and the town's unique charms. Klaipēda, with its pristine beaches, relaxed atmosphere, rich history, and robust industry, makes for an idyllic setting to immerse yourself in both art and leisure.
For more information and tickets, head to www.theatrium.lt/en.Embrace the beauty and power of theatre in the heart of Klaipēda this summer!
- The Lithuanian showcase at "TheATRIUM" theatre festival in Klaipēda offers a tantalizing insight into the current theatrical landscape of Lithuania, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in nine unique Lithuanian theatre productions.
- This year's festival theme, "Meet the Beast," encourages visitors to confront societal monstrosities, and the festival's symbol, art-loving god Apollo, undergoes an intricate transformation each year.
- After each performance at "TheATRIUM," visitors can engage with artists themselves, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into their inspirations and ideas.
- Post-festival celebrations and parties in Klaipēda provide a fitting close to the event, making the town an idyllic setting for art and leisure, surrounded by pristine beaches, rich history, and a robust industry.
- The festival not only showcases captivating theatre but also extends its reach to contemporary fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and travel experiences, further enriching the festivalgoer's lifestyle.
